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by Al Kanovsky 06/01/15
... or, maybe I should say a group of young musicians, were gathered
at The Fish House in Kendall Sunday afternoon. Actually I should say young
JAZZ musicians.
The were as young as 8 and one member seemed to be mid 30's. A
couple of reed players, Ian Munoz and Keanu Yarima are well known around town.
Ian is 12. Keanu is 18. Physically they are direct and obvious opposites.
Musically they are twin brothers. The Fish House (Angela & Juan) are avid
supporters of live JAZZ & BLUES. They have expanded their programs to
Monday nights BLUES sessions. The band today is known as the JECC Bootcamp JAZZ
Ensemble.
Its mentor is Ms. Nicole Yarling; violinist, vocalist and most
impressive as an educator. Her efforts are tireless. Ensemble members (in
alphabetical order) include Basil Bankston(trumpet), Alex Gay(bass), Calvin
Gay(bass), Nicolaus Gelin(trumpet), Ryan Goodman(sax), Hali Laso(vocals) Miles
Lennox(piano), Connor Munroe(sax), Noah Levine(piano), Ian Munoz(alto/tenor
sax), David Ramos(sax), Miguel Russell(drums) and Keanu Yarima(all the reeds
plus flute). Ira Sullivan was a special guest. The play list included "The
Preacher", "In A Mellow Tone", "So What",
"Cherokee", "In A Sentimental Mood", "Night In
Tunisia", "What's In A Name", "There Is No Greater
Love", "A-Train", "Cantaloupe
Island","Alfie" and "Bag's Groove". Also an original
composition by Ian Munoz, titled "Lion Tracks" written for his
teacher David Leon. Spiritual to 'second line'. Blues to Bop. They covered all
the bases.
Plenty of parents and friends in the audience. JAZZophiles in
attendance included Georgine, Jim, Bill,Capt. Bob and Jojo. Kevin Mahogany was
there and sang "Every Day" accompanied by Ira and Marc Berner. Ira
closed with "Amazing Grace". Nicole added the vocal line beautifully
and soulful.
A note about the Fish House.
There are no owners that are more dedicated to live music
than Angela and Juan. There is no restaurant that serves fresher or more well
prepared seafood. It's in a kind of out-of-the way location. It is well worth
the trip. Check listings.
My next blog will be directed to all the musicians and club
owners who I review.
Al's Disclaimer:
A
short note: The reason I write this is because I love music and words. I do not
book acts. I do not promote acts. I do not accept invitations to review
artists. I go to venues of my own choice. When and where is not influenced by
anything other than who I would like to hear that night or day. If I don't like
what I hear, I won't write about it. When I like it I let you all know. I
never mention a name without asking permission. "Pardon me, Miss. Would
you like to dance?"
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